Lyon, Kimberly
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 12 Toddlers 1:5 15 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
15 Inspection Visits Since 2011 · 70 Findings
Most recent: May 18, 2026⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
70 Important
Across 15 inspections since 2011, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (24), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (22), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (11). None of the 70 findings were critical.
See All 15 Inspection Visits
May 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(20)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
Oct 15, 202518 Findings18 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10
- Substitutes406.11
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Guidance and Discipline406.15
- Activity Requirements406.16
- Nutrition and Meals406.17
- Children with Special Needs406.20
- School Age Children406.21
- Children Under 30 Months of Age406.22
- Night Care406.23
- Records and Reports406.24
- Confidentiality of Records and Information406.25
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
Nov 17, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Application for License406.4(b)(3)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)
Aug 16, 202210 Findings10 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(a)
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Substitutes406.11(c)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(19)(h)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(i)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(m)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Sep 8, 20211 Finding1 Important
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(t)
Nov 19, 20196 Findings6 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(c)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(f)
- Characteristics and Qualifications of the Day Care Family406.9(a)
Oct 24, 20184 Findings4 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Oct 4, 20171 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
Dec 13, 20163 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
Dec 14, 20155 Findings5 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(1)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(f)
- Provisions Pertaining to the License406.6(k)
Oct 14, 20143 Findings3 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(3)
- Records and Reports406.24(d)(1)
Oct 18, 20137 Findings7 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(b)(3)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(h)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures406.12(i)
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(21)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(23)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(a)(4)
Dec 4, 20121 Finding1 Important
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)
Oct 5, 20111 Finding1 Important
- Health, Medical Care and Safety406.14(c)(2)
Jun 13, 20114 Findings4 Important
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(a)
- Qualifications for Assistants406.10(e)
- Number and Ages of Children Served406.13(b)
- General Requirements for Day Care Homes406.8(e)